Charitable Projects
Highlighting the ways Southeastern Indiana REMC gives back through community partnerships, charitable initiatives, and programs that support the members and communities we serve.
FROM PENNIES TO PROJECTS
Through Operation RoundUp®, SEI REMC members and the cooperative work together to fund meaningful projects that support our local communities.
Supporting local communities is at the heart of what it means to be a cooperative. Through Operation RoundUp®, Southeastern Indiana REMC members and the cooperative come together to make a meaningful difference—one small contribution at a time.
By allowing electric bills to be rounded up to the nearest dollar, participating members help fund grants that support education, community development, and environmental initiatives across the areas we serve. While each individual contribution may be small, together they create opportunities for projects that have a lasting impact.
One recent example of this impact can be seen in Ohio County, where the Ohio County Soil and Water Conservation District received a $1,400 Operation RoundUp® grant to install permanent signage at the Community Pollinator Garden located at Denver Siekman Park in Rising Sun.
This garden was established to support local pollinator populations by providing a habitat filled with native, nectar-producing plants. Butterflies, bees, and other pollinators rely on these spaces, which play an important role in maintaining healthy ecosystems and supporting local agriculture.
In addition to its environmental benefits, the pollinator garden serves as an ongoing educational resource for the community. The Ohio County SWCD uses the space to provide hands-on learning opportunities, helping individuals and families understand how to create and maintain pollinator-friendly environments at home.
Grants like this allow local organizations to expand their impact, enhance public spaces, and provide valuable education that benefits the entire community. By supporting projects like the Community Pollinator Garden, Operation RoundUp® helps create lasting resources that continue to serve and inspire for years to come.
Projects like this highlight the value of Operation RoundUp®. When SEI REMC members and the cooperative work together, small contributions turn into meaningful investments that support sustainability, education, and long-term community progress.
Together, these efforts help strengthen the communities we serve—demonstrating how even the smallest contributions can create lasting, meaningful change.
